Twelve studies find that overall gains in charter schools are larger than other public schools; four find charter schools’ gains higher in certain significant categories of schools; six find comparable gains; and, four find that charter schools’ overall gains lagged behind traditional schools.
Source: Charter School Achievement: What We Know, July 2005 Update
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Much has been written about and for charter schools. Whether you are new to the chartering concept or have been around them since the early 1990s, we have tried to harvest the best of the resources available and provide easy access for you. In this section you’ll find valuable sources of information and knowledge for charter school developers, faculty, parents, researchers and policymakers.
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The start-up section guides founders and leaders through the stages of charter school development. The support provider list offers contact information and links to helpful publications of nonprofit resource centers and state education agencies.
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